Local notices and greetings from Winthrop residents
Mrs Frederic Muldoon recovers well after appendix operation last Wednesday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs B H Priddle on the arrival of a baby son at Community Hospital. Florence Nelson celebrated a birthday with gifts. Mrs M J Kelly enjoys a trip to Washington D C. Mrs Lloyd Lowe injured wrist in a fall. Mrs George Jackson improving at Community Hospital. Edward Eugene Orentz among 759 University of Nebraska graduates receiving B S in Education and teaching certificate. Miss Frances Eugenia Lil a Winthrop High School graduate pursuing AC B in El mira Col etc. Home of Dr and Mrs Wallace Haley noted for striped window awnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Eugene Orentz
Wilibrop
Mass
University of Nebraska
Frances Eugenia Lill
John W.lil
Bellevue
Winthrop
Elmira-Col
Jineatiss
Winthrop ~High School
Sargent School
Aston
Surprise shower honors Miss Estelle Rainville at Winthrop home
Miss Estelle Rainville hosted a June 3 surprise bridal shower at 15 Prescott Winthrop. Guests from Winthrop and beyond arrived to pink and white decor, a bell of rose petals, gifts, refreshments, and dancing until 2 a.m. The June 16 Hillel Society event in Winthrop features Shakespearean scenes and charity dance with local talent and a late-night finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Rainville
Winthrop
Hillel ‘Society of
Winthrott
Wty
Weinthrop Hebrew Comenapiaar
Shakespeares
Sercant
Venice
Ryam Rhaufman
Azarus Goldbers
Witthrops
Charles-taner Dand
Final Scout Council Meeting Held At Symphony Hall
The final meeting of the season for the Rith Scout Council was held at Symphony Hall with Miss Mars Bolles presiding and a notice given. Capt. Grace H. Gibby invited attendees to a rally by Forgetme not Troop 2 featuring "A day at Camp" under Lt. Dorothy Keough. Commissioner Haigh announced awards for each troop and individual prizes, with reports from the Day committee deemed gratifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
thelRith Scout Council
Miss Mars
Bolles
Grace
H.gibby
Forgetme Not Troop
Lient
Dorothy Keough
Haigh
Jaydee's Garden Opens Deli and Beer Garden in Winthrop
Jaydee's at 41 Shirley Street unveils a new combination beer garden and delicatessen with a full line of deli products. The renovated space features a piano and table service, offering beverages including wines and ales alongside sandwiches in Winthrop's noted establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaydees
Shirley Street
Jaydee's
Winthrop
Wegener's Lobster and Steak Dinners At Point Shirley
A promotion for Wegener's new beer garden at Point Shirley promises an enjoyable afternoon with wines and beer, plus lobster, steak or fish dinners in Winthrop. Service is described as excellent and the food delicious, inviting patrons to call in and try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wegener's
Point Shirley
Winthrop
Pottery Found In Early Chinese Burial Tombs
The text notes that early Chinese tombs contained pottery that copied earthly belongings and items prescribed by ritual for burial with the dead, reflecting beliefs about afterlife and ritual practices.
Musicale and Tea Planned Saturday by Alma Mater Guild
A Saturday musicale and tea will be held in the drawing room at 210 Pauline Street. Mary Morrissey concert pianist John Chison baritone of Winthrop and Mile Zabelle lyric soprano in costume will perform arias. Assistants include Margaret Denning and Mrs Edmund Jellison with other alumnae and class members as ushers. guests include Rev Augustin Hickey and Miss Sue Sheridan governor of New England Chapter IFA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Street
Mary Morrissey
John Chison
Winthrop
Mile
Zabelle
Margaret Denning
Aegis College
Edmund Jellison
Edmund McGreenery
Newton
Grace Hawley
Connecticut
Margaret Carter Dilson
Uxbridge
Eileen Rogers
Corrine Tondorf
Dorchester
Mary Thomas
Ethel_Halloran
Scituate
Augustin Hickey
Sue Sheridan
New England
International Federation of Alumnae
Sydney Dunn
Regis Colege Guild
Public School class schedule notices revisions
There will be no meeting on Thursday evening June 13 by Public School under the direction of Mrs Louise J Sampson. Classes will be held on Thursday June 20 and June 27. Certificates will be awarded on June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise J. Sampson
Leavitt Family Reunion Speakers Listed in Hingham
The Leavitt family reunion at Hingham will feature speakers William Homer Leavitt of Winthrop Hon Scott Leavitt of Montana Miss Amelia Leavitt of Tokio Japan and Mrs Mary Hoover Leavitt sister of former President Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hingham
William—Homer, Leavitt
Winthrop
Scott “Leavitt
Montana
Amelia Leavitt
Tokio
Japan
Mary Hoover Leavitt
President Hoover
Plymouth couple welcome nine pound baby girl Diana
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Frank of Plymouth Mass greet a nine pound girl Diana born at Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain on June 7. Mr Frankland formerly of the Boston Herald staff lived in Winthrop for years and is son of Mrs Anne G Frankland of 52 Lincoln Street. Mrs James Lunney and sister Miss Helen Callahan entertain niece Miss Helen Laird of Butte Montana. Mr Frank Homer owner of Homer Candy Co a patient at Winthrop Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Frankland
Plymouth
Mass
Diana
Faulkner Hospital
Jamaica Plain
Mr. Frankland
The
Boston Herald
Winthrop
Anne G. Frankland
Lincoln Street
James Lunney
Helen Callahan
River Road
Helen Laird
Butte
Montana
Frank Homer
Homer Candy Co
Winthrop Community Hospital
20th Annual Piano Recital At Mrs Blackstone Home
A fine recital by younger pupils of Mrs Bertha Blackstone at 80 Buchanan Street featured strong training. Jean Callahan won the year’s top marks and a cash prize. attendance included Betty Rosenthal Ruth Dennis Barbara Delano Vivian Walker Emma Pallister Doris Lang Jane Williams Mary Greenall Eleanor Riley and others. A tasty collation followed and an older pupil recital is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha, Blackstone
Jean Callahan
Blackstone
Betty Rosenthal
Ruth Dennis
Barbara Delano
Vivian Walker
Emma Pallister
Doris Lang
Jane Williams
Mary Greenall
Eleanor Riley
Alice Graham
Bessie Davisley
Arthur Black
Harry Ellis
Ralph ‘Evar
Honan Addresses New Bedford Spanish War Veterans
Representative Daniel J. Honan, an honorary member of the George H. Russell Camp United Spanish War Veterans, spoke at the group’s annual convention in New Bedford last week. He has been active on legislative matters aiding the organization’s members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Honan
New Bedford
Daniel J. Honan
George H. Russell Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Honan
Pupil Recital At Somerset Avenue Hosts A Spring Themed Program
George D Bussey hosted a pupil recital at No 77 Somerset Avenue in a setting of ferns and spring flowers with many friends and parents present. The program opened with Grieg’s Norwegian Bridal Procession performed as a piano duet by David McGaw and Stuart Siliker. The ensemble led by Mrs Hester Bradshaw featured Schubert’s Symphony with violins Douglas Reed Sylvia Indeck cello Douglas Bradshaw and David MaGaw. The program included additional performances by George Blair Douglas Reed James Boyd David McGaw Stuart Siliker and Matren Thurstan, followed by a social hour hosted by Mrs Bussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George—D. Bussey
Somerset Avenue
p-Ensemble
Jed
Hester Brad
Tihre Hostess
Shower for Anna Silberberg at Bartlett Road Home
A unique shower for Anna Silberberg missionary to Alaska from St. John's Episcopal Church was hosted by Mrs. Helen Bissell on Bartlett road Tuesday evening June 11 with twenty guests. Gifts were personal and for her new home, each linked to a poem. The gathering included delightful refreshments and plans for marriage this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Silberberg
Alaska
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Helen Bissell
Bartlett Road
Representative Honan Active In Elks Leadership
Rep Daniel J Honan, prominent in the Massachusetts Elks, was honored at Northampton Lodge installation ceremonies. He played a leading role in promoting a bill requiring school teachers and pupils to recite the pledge to the flag weekly. The event marked the first instance a House member was installed by a legislative staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J
Honan
Elks
Massachusetts
Association
Adams
Mason—Kine
Mass. Elks
Northampton Lodge of Elks
Nothampton
Rentdes Atative
Joseph A. Milano
Melrose _Lodge
Union Congregational Church to Host Special Service and Lecture
The Friendly Church at the Beach, Union Congregational Church, announces a service with Pastor Yinger speaking on the subject Overcoming, followed by a quiet organ recital by Leonard Hugi. A brief prelude program is requested as part of the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hugi
Praithi
Winthrop 4 H Homecrafters hold May exhibition
The Winthrop 4 H Homecrafters exhibition was held May 22 1938 in the school gym. Prizes went to Virginia Grimes Thelma Harold and Hermina Crane with notebooks awarded to Thelma Harold Jean Reed and Anna Malone. The poster contest also favored Winthrop girls with Jean Reed taking first and Virginia Grimes third.
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Winthrop
Virginia” Grimes
Thelma Harold
Hermina Crané
Virginia’ Grimes
Thelma Har
Reon
Jean Reed
Anna- Malone
Hathorne
Thelma
Harald Jean Reed
Florence Cohen
Jean Reed Pooniyed
Virginia Grimes
Florence-Cohen
St Johns Episcopal Church Service Notes
Cor Bowdoin and Buchanan Streets rector Ralph M Harper presides at 9 00 am Holy Communion followed by 10 45 am Morning Service and sermon by the rector titled At Dogma for a Modern Ne
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Bowdoin and Buchanan
Ralph.M_.Harper
Soo A
Island of Monte Cristo and Its Banishment Era
Island of Monte Cristo lies south of Elba and between Corsica and Italy. It served as a residence during Napoleon I's first exile, shaping the era's geographic and political backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island of
Monte Cristo
Egnuma
Corsica
Italy
Elba
Napoleon I
France
Depreciation Rates For Dwellings Outlined
A preliminary Bureau of Internal Revenue report on Depreciation Studies states masonry brick and concrete one family dwellings depreciate 2 percent annually with a 50 year useful life. Frame houses depreciate 8 percent annually with a 33 year useful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Boy Edward Cronin Jr Undergoes Appendix Operation
Edward J Cronin Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Cronin of Plummer Avenue underwent an appendectomy at the Com hospital. The procedure was performed without complication and the patient is reported to be recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaw
Edward J. Cronin, Jr
Edward Cronin
Plummer Avenue
Beano Party Planned by St Johns Parish on June 24
A large St John the Evangelist parish committee plans a Beano party in the parish hall on Lincoln Street Monday evening June 24. Prizes and cash rewards attract attendees while upper and lower halls will handle the crowd. Fathers Sullivan and Carroll supervise. tickets are sold at nominal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Evangelist
Lincoln Street
Sullivan
Carroll
P. J. Sloane
Henry Roberts
Cora—Kelleher
Mae Schmidt
Marguerite
Flinn
Carter
Fogarty
Campbell
Hayman
Jos. Fleming
Nora Quinn
Mary Brugman
Honan
George Verdi
Roderick McInnes
Edward Sullivan
Charles Doherty
Paul Anderson
John Kelly
Richard D. Cox
Three Winthrop Girls Win Regional Scholarships
Miss Hope A Hedman of 41 Lincoln Street Winthrop Miss Virginia Shackley of 203 River Road Winthrop and Miss Helen W Stark of 148 Winthrop Street Winthrop won Regional Competitive Scholarships at Chandler Secretarial School in Boston They competed with girls from several other high schools and are congratulated on winning these prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope A. Hedman
Linicon Street
Winthrop
Virginia Shackley
River Road
Helen W Stark
Winthrop Street
Chandler Secretarial School
Boston
Miss Hedman
Miss Shackley
Stark
Bridge Club Plans Summer Outing at Cohas er Harbor
A Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club bridge event at St Ishu's Hall hosted by Mrs Pevear ended with prizes and refreshments. The group announced future Monday afternoon sessions and an annual outing to Lobster Claw at Cohasser Harbor on July first, chaired by Mrs Mae F Schmidte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ishu's Hall
Pevear
Cohasser Harbor
Mae .F. Schmidte
Troop 72 Plans Benefit Night and Camp Powow Prize
Troop 72 announces a benefit evening hosted by the Winthrop Lodge of Elks to fund sending representatives Hubert McLean and Joseph Nolan to Washington Jam Boree. A Camp Nihan outdoor meeting is set for next Monday with ticket selling prizes including a free week at Camp Powow for top seller. Boxing bouts end the meeting as new recruits Jack O’Brien and Frank Cronin begin their tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop, Lodge of Elks
Hubert—McLean
Joseph Nolan
Toatha
Washington
Camp Powow
S.S. Joe
Flinn
Laura
Dunning
Botsford
Brooks
Lewis
Jack O’brien
Frank ‘Cronin
Scribe
Greek comic poet Alexis of Thuris to Athens
Alexis was a Middle to Late classical Greek comic poet born in Thuris who later moved to Athens and became a citizen. He wrote in the late 4th and possibly early 5th centuries. Plutarch notes he lived to 106 and died on stage while being crowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis
Thuris
Athens
Plutarch
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